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Urinary Tetrahydroaldosterone as a Screen for Primary Aldosteronism; Finasteride and Prostate Cancer; Impermeable Bed Covers in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
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This study demonstrated that the Stretta endoscopic radiofrequency application technique for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease did lead to lessened GERD-related symptoms but not to any decrease in esophageal acid exposure or medication use.
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Current users of estrogen or estrogen-progestin combinations were shown to have a significantly higher risk of developing and dying from breast cancer. The findings confirm and extend those published last year by the Womens Health Initiative.
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Dietary intake of n-3 fatty acids and weekly consumption of fish may reduce the risk of incident Alzheimers disease.
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The FDA has approved the first transbuccal delivery system for testosterone replacement therapy in men.
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The 12-lead ECG and accompanying rhythm strip in the Figure were obtained from an asymptomatic and otherwise healthy 53-year-old man. What two things are unusual about the beat marked X? Did first degree AV block suddenly develop for the following sinus-conducted beat (beat Y)?
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Another study has shown an increase in mortality associated with the use of an oral IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist.
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There are arguments about the optimal treatment for ulcers with nonbleeding visible vessels and adherent clots. This study showed that the combination of endoscopic hemostasis with IV proton pump inhibitor therapy is superior to PPI alone in management of such patients.
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Vardenafil has been approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. The drug is the second oral type 5 phosphodiestase (PDE5) inhibitor approved for this indication along with sildenafil (Viagra).
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Insulin 70/30 Mix Plus Metformin vs Triple Oral Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes; ARB and ACE-I in Diabetic Nephropathy; Low-Glycemic Index Diets and Diabetes
